Rotana’s Omer Kaddouri steps down

Rotana’s Omer Kaddouri steps down

Kaddouri assumed the position of President and CEO of Rotana in January 2014

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Lifestyle Manager appointed at V Hotel, Al Habtoor City

Lifestyle Manager appointed at V Hotel, Al Habtoor City

Vrankovic has also collaborated with other like-minded brands including Puro Beach, Masaki Restaurant, Pineapple Express, Penthouse Bar and Boutiq Ultra Lounge.

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The Middle East’s Raw And Colorful Sushi Revolution

The Middle East’s Raw And Colorful Sushi Revolution

Novelty is traveling fast. Add rising food health concerns and the popularity of ‘Instagrammable’ dishes and it’s no surprise to learn that sushi has become one of today’s most trending cuisines. HN talks to American, Japanese and Middle Eastern home-grown sushi brands about the strategies they are employing to grow

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Selim El Zyr, World Class, with Regional Roots

Selim El Zyr, World Class, with Regional Roots

Selim El Zyr, homegrown hospitality visionary and Rotana’s vice chairman, talks to HN about the region’s competitive advantages, the challenge of training and retaining the next generation of hoteliers, and why the founding principle of delivering ‘Treasured Time’ is as important today as ever

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Noura Speaks to the Heart

Noura Speaks to the Heart

The iconic Lebanese pastry brand Noura has launched a new flagship store to celebrate its milestone 70th birthday this year and mark the company’s repositioning in the market. HN sat down for an exclusive interview with Julien Khabbaz, Noura’s CEO, to hear more about his future plans for a brand that he admits is very close to his heart

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Sharihan Al Mashary appointed by Emaar Hospitality Group as first female Emirati GM

Sharihan Al Mashary appointed by Emaar Hospitality Group as first female Emirati GM

Al Mashary has a strong knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and tourism sector.

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Rotana appoints Tom Stevens as Area GM for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania and Congo

Rotana appoints Tom Stevens as Area GM for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania and Congo

Stevens will leverage his management expertise to cultivate an operating environment that produces consistent guest satisfaction across all hotels.

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